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Junior Agronomist

Kerchanshe Trading PLC

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Natural Science

Agricultural Science

Adami Tullu

0 years

1 Position

2025-03-28

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2025-04-04

Required Skills

develop irrigation strategies

crop production principles

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Fields of study

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Full Time

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Job Description

To research, plan & implement farms’ planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques to improving crop yield. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Develops planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems.

  • Develops planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

  • Researches and promotes agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage,

  • Assesses crop production of the farm,

  • Evaluates and improves seed quality,

  • Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples,

  • Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards,

  • Visits fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples,

  • Tests samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes,

  • Conduct soil analyses and develop nutrient management plans,

  • Recommend and oversee the application of fertilizers, soil conditioners, and other amendments to improve soil health,

  • Assists with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection, 

  • Keeps detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples,

  • Generates reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties, 

  • Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

  • BSc  in Agronomy , Horticulture , Plant science and Related fields of studies.

Experience:  

  • Zero ( 0 ) Experience 

Skills:

  • Strong research skills,

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Communication skills.

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line of “ Junior Agronomist” from March 28, 2025 up to April 03,2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Fields Of Study

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Skills Required

develop irrigation strategies

crop production principles

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